The Next CD Player Recommendation


Now I am looking for my next CD player. What did I use before? Only two: BAT VK D5 and Resolution Audio CD55. For me the BAT VK D5 is very dynamic but lack of lyrical emotion factor; the Resolution Audio CD 55 has a congested soundstage which is insubstantial as I listen to large-scaled orchestra pieces (Bruckner and Mahler) quite often. Below are other associated equipments

Pre-Amplifier: Counterpoint SA11
Power Amplifier: Counterpoint NP-100 monoblocks
Speaker: Piega P-10
Interconnect Cable: Silver Audio Appassionata
Speaker Cable: Silver Audio Symphony 48 & Ensemble Megaflux

Room: 16 x 27 x 10
Music: Classical

I would like to have a player can generate more relax sound and handle large-scaled orchestra pieces. SACD and DVD playback functions are not required.

Based on the above information, can you make your recommendation(s)?

Thanks in advance and happy listening.

Otto
yu11375

Showing 1 response by pettyofficer

Dear Yul1375,
You might want to concider a Space Tech Lab DA-64XT Super DAC. It has a Vacuum Tube Output Stage with a Vacuum Tube Rectifier. It also Up-samples your CD's. The Balanced Digital Input and Balanced Analog Out sounds the best on this DAC. Albert, of Space Tech Lab, knows how to design Balanced Circuits. You can also later up-grade with one of Alberts STR-104 Vacuum Tube Rectifiers that will plug into the DAC. This combination gives me one hell of a Soundstage with lots of air, and it still gives you plenty of Dynamics. If your Resolution Audio CD55 doesn't have a Balanced Digital Output, Albert could install one. Even if it does, Alberts Balanced Digital Output Stage sounds better. You could also go Digital Co-axial if you want, and still use the Balanced Analog Output on this DAC. You would have to order the DAC with Balanced Inputs and Outputs. Space Tech Lab Equipment is more than reasonable for the cost, Albert builds his own and can modify his equipment to better match your existing System. Just need to look up Space Tech Lab in Vancouver, Canada on the internet.